IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2024
Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President and CEO
Phone: 248.693.6300 I Cell: 760.808.0823
Email: [email protected]
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Media Release
Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon
The Orion Area Chamber will host their 2
nd Annual State of the Community Luncheon on Thursday,
October 3rd
, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Paint Creek Country Club.
Featured speakers include: Orion Township Supervisor – Chris Barnett, Superintendent Lake Orion
Community Schools – Heidi Mercer, Village of Lake Orion Council President – Jerry Narsh and Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director – Matt Gibb.
• Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett will discuss the Township Parks, Road Improvements,
and provide updates on the Great Lakes Athletic Club, Senior Center, and Parks & Recreation.
• Superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools Heidi Mercer, will give an overview of LOCS
student demographics, share an outline of the district strategic plan, and discuss hot topics in
education.
• Village of Lake Orion Council President Jerry Narsh and Lake Orion Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Executive Director Matt Gibb will provide an update on Social and Economic
Health of the Village and the Lumberyard Infrastructure Project.
“We are thrilled to offer this information-packed luncheon, featuring the latest updates on economic
development and business trends, providing relevant and timely information that will assist businesses
as they plan for growth, sustainability, and prosperity.” states Joyce Donaldson, President and CEO of
the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce.
Generous sponsors include: Title Sponsor: Michigan United Credit Union; Corporate Sponsors: Great
Lakes Crossing Outlets and Moceri Companies; Partner Sponsors: Corewell Health, DTE Energy, ITC
Michigan, and Joyology of Lake Orion; Champion Sponsors: Designhaus, Genisys Credit Union, JM
Visuals, Keller Williams Collaborative, Moonstone Real Estate, Paint Creek Country Club, Rainforest Café,
and Victory Motors Superstore.
Media Sponsors: ONTV and the Lake Orion Review.
Paint Creek Country Club is located at 2375 Stanton Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362
Registration is required at www.orionareachamber.com or call 248-693-6300
Cost: Members $60 I Non-Members $80
Networking opportunities, Sponsor Expo, and a delicious autumn-inspired luncheon buffet are included.
To register or for more information please contact Joyce Donaldson at: 248-693-6300 or
[email protected] or visit orionareachamber.com
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
248.693.6300
orionareachamber.com
About the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce…
Since 1950 the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to creating a healthy local
economy and building a strong environment for economic growth and stability. In ongoing efforts
to achieve this lofty goal, we represent business to government, coordinate educational forums,
host networking events, advocate for business-friendly legislation, and promote community.
The Chamber is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization, funded through chamber membership
investments, sponsors, and fundraisers. We are a passionate team of 11 volunteer Board of
Directors, 2 paid staffers, and 330 enthusiastic members that generously share their time,
talents, and treasures. Together we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Orion
area and are proud to offer an energetic and friendly environment in which businesses can
flourish!
For more information on the Chamber and how we can help, please contact Joyce Donaldson,
President and CEO at 248.693.6300 or [email protected].